Join in Support of an Event

We have a number of events each year to raise funds to support our programming for children and families. For more information about any of the events listed below, please contact events@childcenterny.org or 718-651-7770 ext. 6825.

You’re invited to join us on the evening of Monday, May 14, 2018, for The Child Center of NY’s Annual Spring Gala at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. This year’s gala will celebrate 65 years of service to some of New York City’s most underprivileged children and families — and the success we have had in assisting those children to reach their full potential in life, regardless of the hurdles they face each day.

It is our sincere pleasure to honor Chef Lidia Bastianich, an Emmy award-winning public television host, a best-selling cookbook author with a dozen books published to date, a successful restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business.

Thank you for supporting our 2017 gala! You can view photos on our Facebook page.

Holiday Party for Children and Families — DecemberWhat are you and your employees doing for the year-end holidays this year?

For 250 children from low-income families, our annual holiday party will be the high point of the season. We begin the festivities with an early dinner, then move on to a dance party and games, face painting, balloon animals, and a visit from Santa Claus, who gives each child a gift.

As a Corporate Sponsor, you can make the magic happen for the kids and your employees. Benefits include:

A corporate volunteer project for your employees who could help put smiles on children’s faces by gathering and wrapping gifts for the children

A team-building experience, planning and running the games and activities

A wonderful media event for your company emphasizing your community involvement

The happiness that comes from being part of a caring community

Candy Cane Toy Drive — December
Our children look forward to this event all year. The children fill out paper candy canes with their name, age, and gift wishes — wishes that come true, thanks to generous supporters. It’s another great way to get your company, clients, and vendors involved and bring the holiday spirit to less fortunate children. If you would like more information please reach out to Gabrielle Infante, Development Associate, at gabrielleinfante@childcenterny.org.

The Raymond J. Cook Annual Golf Outing — September Every September, over 200 business professionals from around the area come together in support of The Child Center of NY for a wonderful day of golf. Previous venues have included the Old Westbury Golf and Country Club and the Nassau Country Club.

The day includes breakfast, lunch on the course, cocktails, and dinner. Throughout, there are contests, prizes, and a raffle making for a fun-filled day.

Far Rockaway RBI Volunteer Day—Saturday, June 17, 2017, 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., O’Donohue Park, Far RockawayThank you to our 2017 volunteers! Stay tuned for details for next year’s event.Far Rockaway RBI is a baseball league for youth ages 6-14, formed by The Child Center of NY in partnership with other community partners, including Major League Baseball (MLB). The children engage in practices and games, clinics, baseball-related youth development activities, and opportunities to engage with MLB players and other personnel from the New York Mets while learning the values of teamwork, self-discipline, and sportsmanship through baseball.

On Far Rockaway RBI Volunteer Day, volunteers will have the opportunity to coach a team with a manager. Those with no baseball experience can help set up the field, oversee water and field supplies, remind the players of the lineup, and possibly provide snacks or lunch. No matter what your task, you will be serving as a positive role model for the players and have a unique chance to see the magic of Far Rockaway RBI in action!

Student Showcases

Spring Deadline: March 31, 2017 / Fall Deadline: September 29, 2017

Each spring and winter, our afterschool programs offer a showcase of students’ artwork, musical and dramatic performances, and school projects that is open to parents, political officials, and the community.

The attendance at all of the showcases is a total of 1,400-1,500 people.

As a top sponsor of the Spring Showcase, you would be listed on all invitations and promotional materials sent to parents, politicians, and community groups, listed on all signage at the event, and given an opportunity to speak from the podium at the event.

Head Start Moving Up Ceremonies–every AugustDeadline: July

Our Head Start programs for 3- and 4-year-olds prepare children from low-income families to enter kindergarten ready and excited to learn. We do this by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development and engaging parents in the process.

In August, we celebrate the transition of our 280 students from Head Start to kindergarten in each of our classrooms with special presentations by the children and a luncheon with the families.

As a top sponsor of these events, your name would be listed on our invitations, flyers, programs, and signs. You would also have the opportunity to address the parents at the events.

Lafayette 148 New York Event and Reception
On October 19th, shoppers received a 20% discount, and 10% of the proceeds went to our programs. We’re planning to have more events like this in the future, so keep an eye out for updates!

About The Child Center of NY

The Child Center of NY began in 1953 as a children’s counseling center in Queens. Today, we are a powerful community presence throughout NYC, reaching more than 26,000 children and their families each year. Our mission is to strengthen children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. We guide children from birth to adulthood with evidence-based, innovative programs that engage them with school and help them become secure, capable, and confident.